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Fedelis @fedelis.bsky.social · 7h

To further visualize the "Hedgerow Hell" we've been gaming, here is a great tabletop to the real battlefield comparison.

The blue dot is the lane and field where a platoon of US Infantry were spotted by an MG42 Team from the stone house. The tactical problems presented by hedgerow country abound.

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Fedelis @fedelis.bsky.social · 22h

I’ve been wargaming Normandy battles a lot this year across the tabletop, boardgames, and PC. I’m reminded each time with greater depth of clarity what a nightmare combat was in the hedgerows.

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Fedelis @fedelis.bsky.social · 23h

The Dragoons Fall Assembly put the 20 system on my radar, and I’ve been eyeballing Jena 20 particularly, so this only adds fuel to the fire.

@gmtgames.bsky.social should certainly given it the “Fading Glory” treatment! Would buy another quad box of 20 games in a heartbeat.

Armchair Dragoons @armchairdragoons.bsky.social · 1d

#TBT —

Cyrano took a spin through some of the best Jena-Auerstedt games back in 2018
Do they all still hold up 7 years later? Read on and let us know!

There's plenty more to explore in our archives; you should poke around & see for yourself

armchairdragoons.com...

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Fedelis @fedelis.bsky.social · 3d

GMT picked up four of them in “Fading Glory” which has Waterloo, Salamanca, Borodino, and Smolensk in it.

I want them to do another multi pack or even capture other battles in the system like Bulge 20 and Gettysburg 20.

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Fedelis @fedelis.bsky.social · 4d

I’ve only recently discovered them! It’s a shame all of them are super expensive to find used.

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Fedelis @fedelis.bsky.social · 4d

Just finishing up an enjoyable read: Company Commander by Charles MacDonald. Written not long after tfe war, its and interesting look at Company level command. encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn...

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Fedelis @fedelis.bsky.social · 4d

Desire to spend money intensifies.

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John Bull @garius.bsky.social · Oct 21

Spare some love today for Collingwood. The other Admiral at Trafalgar.

Proud northerner. Hater of flogging. Legit brilliant commander and Nelson's trusted right hand. First into battle on Royal Sovereign. Took charge after Nelson was sniped and saved the British Fleet.

Here's HIS Trafalgar... /1 🧵

Painting of a middle-aged Collingwood in blue admirals jacket, resting his had on his chin.

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Fedelis @fedelis.bsky.social · 12d

I’ve had the magazines for a while, and they are still excellent reads. Now I’ve finally found a copy of the games!

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Jim Owczarski @vonreisswitz.bsky.social · 16d

We imagined it to be Kursk, with hordes of Soviets holding off a massive German attack. What it was was eight players, a 15' table, and three hours of "Eisenhower" with Little Wars TV and the Armchair Dragoons left in an early 4-4 tie. @armchairdragoons.bsky.social

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Fedelis @fedelis.bsky.social · 17d

Beats everything on cable TV!

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Fedelis @fedelis.bsky.social · 18d

Game would have been fun even without minis. It’s hard! I’m considering picking it up now too.

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Fedelis @fedelis.bsky.social · 18d

Also thinking Rudyard Kipling’s son, John Kipling, who was killed in the engagement.

Fedelis @fedelis.bsky.social · 18d

On table tonight: Richard Borg’s The Great War. An underrated entry to the Commands and Colors series.

Running the concluding scenario to the Battle of Loos, 110 years later.

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Fedelis @fedelis.bsky.social · 18d

SAS: Rogue Regiment at @armchairdragoons.bsky.social Fall Assembly.

A board game that is crying out for miniatures. Props to Chris and his 3D Printer for bringing this to life.

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Fedelis @fedelis.bsky.social · 27d

My cafe is being well guarded.

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Fedelis @fedelis.bsky.social · 29d

Enjoying a little time away in Switzerland with the wife for our 10-year wedding anniversary. Lunch with a view at Hotel Giessbach:

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Fedelis @fedelis.bsky.social · Sep 29

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Fedelis @fedelis.bsky.social · Sep 29

Richard Borg’s The Great War - Tanks have appeared at Cambrai and are turning the tide.

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Fedelis @fedelis.bsky.social · May 18

3D printed vs Warlord (Italeri) M8 Greyhounds.

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Jim Owczarski @vonreisswitz.bsky.social · Apr 4

"Man, you do not want to be riding on a flame tank during a rocket attack." -- Achilles @armchairdragoons.bsky.social

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Fedelis @fedelis.bsky.social · Mar 22

28mm Live Free or Die rules for The Battle of Guilford Courthouse.

Here comes Cornwallis

Fedelis @fedelis.bsky.social · Mar 21

On the tabletop in remembrance of the anniversary of the battle 244 years ago: The Battle of Guilford Courthouse using Live Free or Die Rules

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Fedelis @fedelis.bsky.social · Jan 21

Keep ‘em Rolling! Race for the Rhine. When your day job meets your hobbies.

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Fedelis @fedelis.bsky.social · Jan 17

Thanks to @armchairdragoons.bsky.social Tuesday Newsday, I learned that Axis & Allies: The Bulge is being reprinted by Renegade Games. A great light Bulge game that punches above it's weight and worth checking out. renegadegamestudios.com/axis-allies-...

Axis & Allies: Battle of the Bulge PRE-ORDER

Renegade Games Online Store

renegadegamestudios.com

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